Our Role

Support & Advocacy

The mission of the Public Policy and External Affairs Department is to enhance child health advocacy at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital. This office collaborates its efforts with our friends and colleagues in the community to reach out to local, state and federal officials in order to educate and create awareness on the need for, and importance of quality healthcare for children.

In keeping with that mission, our office has created the Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, Children's Advocacy Network.

Our department is also responsible for:

Serving as a resource on legislative and regulatory issues that affect children's health

Representing NCH and staff in organizations that support the health and well-being of children

Coordinating grassroots advocacy efforts within the hospital community

Working with other organizations to support the health and well-being of children

For more information send an email to advocacy@mch.com or call 305-666-6511 ext. 8435.